Report: Some Crimes Down in Waterloo
By
Erin Rooney
Story Created:
Jan 11, 2012 at 11:45 AM CDT
Story Updated:
Jan 11, 2012 at 12:03 PM CDT
WATERLOO, Iowa - Newly released statistics show some types of crime are down in the Waterloo area.
The statistics show that violent and property crimes, are down 12.20%.
Traffic crashes are down 8.59% and calls-for-service decreased 2.27%.
There were 81,110 calls-for-service in 2010 versus 79,265 in 2011.
The report shows that in 2011, the Tri-County Drug Task Force made 152 drug arrests, conducted 79 drug search warrants, and seized 45 weapons.
They also seized approximately $170,000 worth of drugs.
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